1. Despite her dislikes for coffee , she drank it to keep herself warm ( although)

→ Although she didn't like coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.

2. Mary will take a plane , even though she dislikes flying ( in spite of)

→ In spite of her dislikes flying, Mary will take a plane.

3. In spite of Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest , she managed to smile ( although )

→ Although Marcy was sad at losing the contest, she managed to smile.

4. We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy (despite)

→ Despite the cloudy sky, we took many pictures.

5. Despite her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children ( even though)

→ The woman told interesting stories to the children, even though her poor memory.

6. Though he has been absent frequently , he has managed to pass the test ( in spite of )

→ In spite of having been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test.

7. Nancy told me the secret despite having promised not to do so ( though )

→ Nancy told me the secret, though she has promised not to do so.

8. We plan to buy a ticket for the drawing although we know we will not win a prize (even though)

→ We plan to buy a ticket for the drawing, even though we know we will not win a prize.

9. In spite of the high price , my daughters insist on going to the movies every Saturday ( even though)

→ Even though the price was high, my daughter insist on going to the movies every Sunday.

10. He ate the chocolate cake even though he is on a diet ( in spite of)

→ In spite of being on a diet, he ate the chocolate cake.

11. He left school, because his life was hard ( because of)

→ Because of his hard life, he left school.

12. John succeeded in his exam because of his hard and methodical work ( because)

→ John succeeded in his exam, because he worked hard and methodical work.

13. We didn’t want to go out because of the heavy rain (because)

→ Because it rained heavily, we didnt want to go out.

14. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine ( despite)

→ Despite having much experience in machinery, he didn't succeed in repairing this machine.

15. In spite of the darkness , they continued to work (though)

→ They continued to work, though it was dark.

WRITE L. Change these sentences using the expressions

1. Tom will not pass the examination even though he studied well.(despite)

Despite studying well, Tom will not pass the examination

2. Despite not having enough money, we decided to hold a party. (though)

We decided to hold a party though we didn't have enough money

3. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark. (despite)

Despite the dark sky, he took a lot of photographs

4. Despite his hard life, he studied very well. (though)

He studied very well though his life was hard

5. In spite of living in poverty, they were always admired. (although)

Although they lived in poverty, they were always admired

6. He passed the final examination even though he was frequently absent from class. (in spite of)

7. She is still fat even though she has been on a diet for 2 years. (despite)

Despite being on a diet for 2 years, she is still fat

8. Although she doesn't earn much money, she spends like a millionaire. (in spite of)

In spite of not earning much money, she spends like a millionaire

9. He went to bed early even though he didn't finish his lessons. (despite)

Despite not finishing his lessons, he went to bed early

10. Remember to treat him well even though you don't like him. (in spite of).

In spite of not liking him, remember to treat him well

Exercise B: Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.
Although she didn't like coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
2 Mary will take a plane, even though she dislikes flying. (in spite of)

In spite of her dislikes flying, Mary will take a plane.
3. In spite of Marcy's sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (althoughủ

Although Marcy was sad at losing the contest, she managed to smile.
4. We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy. [despite)

 Despite the cloudy sky, we took many pictures.
5. Despite her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children,
(even though)

The woman told interesting stories to the children, even though her memory was poor.

A. Choose the best answer:

1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job

A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of

2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it

A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite

3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.

A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet

4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.

A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However

5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker.

A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how

6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.

A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though

7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.

A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words

8. Ann: Have you decided to get the job? Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job_________ it is not suitable with my major. It is not an interesting job, ________ the salary is very good.

A. although / but B. despite / and C. but / though D. yet / however

9. ________, he has continued to work on his thesis.

A. Although all these problems B. Even though there are problems

C. Despite of all these problems D. In spite of there are problems

10. In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.

A. was seriously ill. B. be seriously ill

C. his serious illness D. he was seriously ill

11. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences betweenthem.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. although D. Despite

12. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.

A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. despite of

13. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain

14. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although

15. _______, he walked to the station.

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

16. The children slept well despite _______.

A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy

17. She left him _______ she still loved him.

A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite

18. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of

19. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.

A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of

20. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative
A. despite B. in spite of C. though D. as though

A. Choose the best answer:

1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job

.A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of

2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it

.A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite

3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.

A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet

4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.

A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However

5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker

.A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how

6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.

A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though

7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.

A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words

8. Ann: Have you decided to get the job? Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job_________ it is not suitable with my major. It is not an interesting job, ________ the salary is very good.

A. although / but B. despite / and C. but / though D. yet / however

9. ________, he has continued to work on his thesis.

A. Although all these problems B. Even though there are problems

C. Despite of all these problems D. In spite of there are problems

10. In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.

A. was seriously ill. B. be seriously ill C. his serious illness D. he was seriously ill

11. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences betweenthem.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. although D. Despite

12. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.

A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. despite of

13. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain B. it was raining D. there was a rain

14. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although

15. _______, he walked to the station.

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

16. The children slept well despite _______.

A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy

17. She left him _______ she still loved him.

A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite

18. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of

19. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.

A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of

20. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative
A. despite B. in spite of C. though D. as though

I suggest that we taking a shower instead of a bath to save water.

=> Should take 

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I suggest that we taking => (should) take a shower instead of a bath to save water.

Em nhớ cấu trúc suggest doing/ suggest sb do st/ suggest that sb (should) do st. Đây là 3 cấu trúc phổ biến nhất đối với từ suggest nhé.

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1.Instead of having a bath, it is better for us to use a shower.

=> ( Đúng sẵn )

2.We might use a wireless TV to send mail in the future.

=> will

3. If he have a lot of money, he will buy a big house

=> has

4. Do you have a fridge that can cook your meal in 2050?

=> Will

2. might → will

3. have → has

4. Do → will

1)không sai

2)might=>will

3)have=>has

4)do=>will

1. Valencia is a fantastic place although/ despite being too hot in July and August

2. Cars are very useful in the city though/ in spite of they are expensive.

3. She’s a great person in spite of/ even though getting jealous over stupid things sometimes

4. In spite of/ despite of getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher

5. The best things in life are free though/ even though love is often very expensive

6. I phone my brother in Thailand using Skype nearly every day despite/ though the time difference.

7. In spite/ In spite of losing her way twice, she arrived safely.

8. Although/ in spite of the fact the sun was shining, the water was cold.

9. Despite/ although he being hard working, Kevin failed the examination.

10.We stayed up late, in spite of/ although we were tired